Inside Boston’s 130th Running: Jack Fleming On the Meaning of the Marathon
After more than three decades with the B.A.A., the CEO isn’t thinking about legacy. He’s thinking about the people, the pressure, and what it still means to be Boston.
Race Coverage
Who To Watch In The Men’s And Women’s Elite Fields For The 2026 Boston Marathon
Kipruto and Korir will dominate the chatter, but a half-marathon prodigy running his first 26.2, a reigning world champion, and the deepest American women’s field in years could rewrite Monday’s race.
Race Coverage
Fiona O’Keeffe Pulls Out of Boston Marathon With Hamstring Injury
The American will miss Monday’s 130th running, thinning the women’s open division field one day before the race.
Race Coverage
Race Morning Logistics — Everything you need To Know About Getting to Hopkinton
Your complete guide to buses, bibs, bags, and the 0.7-mile walk to the start line.
Race Reports
How To Watch The 2026 Boston Marathon: A Complete Guide For Spectators
From the best spots on the course to live TV coverage, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of Marathon Monday — whether you’re in Boston or watching from home.
Race Coverage
The Pacing Problem: What 110,013 Boston Finishers Reveal About Running Smarter on Patriot’s Day
We analyzed every finisher from 2022-2025 to answer the riddle of how to pace this tricky course
Michael Doyle
Your Mile-by-Mile Race Execution Plan for the 2026 Boston Marathon
An interactive, data-driven guide with personalized pace targets for every mile, calibrated to your ability level.
Boston Marathon, Race Coverage
The Two-Number Problem: Why Nobody Actually Knows What It Takes to Qualify for Boston
You hit the standard. You still might not get in. Here’s why — and what the BAA should do about it.
Race Coverage
First Time At Boston? 15 Things Nobody Tells You About Race Weekend
From the early-morning bus ride to Hopkinton to the chaos of Boylston Street, here’s what to expect, what to avoid, and how to make the most of your first Boston experience.
Running Features
Nike Pulls “Walkers Tolerated” Sign From Boston Store After Runners Push Back
The red window vinyl outside the Newbury Street flagship went up days before the Boston Marathon. It was gone within 24 hours.
Brands and Gear News
Two Men Posed as Women to Crack the Top 10 at South Africa’s Two Oceans Marathon
A social media photo and a mismatch in finish-line chip data exposed the bib swap at one of the country’s most celebrated races
Race Coverage
Cairess Pulls Out Of London Marathon For Second Year Running
Calf injury ends British record hopes for the 28-year-old, who was set to be paced by friend and training partner Alex Yee.
Race Coverage
Nike Replaces “Walkers Tolerated” Sign With Generic “RUN Boston” Display
The Newbury Street storefront has been refilled with a plain red swoosh panel ahead of Monday’s Boston Marathon.
Jessy Carveth
Your Body Doesn’t Know What “Anaerobic” Means
Exercise science has been working with an oversimplified model for over a century. The real numbers tell a very different story.
Run Long Run Healthy
The Fastest American Field In Years Is Headed To Boston
Stacked with Olympic talent and rising sub-2:10 stars, this year’s U.S. lineup offers a glimpse into the future of American marathoning—and a preview of the battle for 2028.
Running Features
Vienna City Marathon Brings 49,000 Runners to the Streets of Europe’s Music Capital
The race doubles as the second stop in the newly launched European Marathon Classics series — and it runs where Kipchoge made history
Race Coverage
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